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Oshkosh Corporation · 1 day ago

Sr Controls Engineer

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products and services. The Sr Controls Engineer will support, maintain, and enhance control systems for Ground Support Equipment, focusing on hardware and software design and troubleshooting.

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Responsibilities

Design, modify, and support hardware and software control systems for GSE products operating primarily in low-voltage DC environments (24V DC), with exposure to higher-voltage electrified systems
Prepare timely and accurate heavy duty automotive software and electrical hardware designs based on written or verbal inputs and instructions. Demonstrated program experience with preference given to CoDeSys software programming techniques
Prepare timely and accurate operation instructions, test, and validation documents for software and hardware designs. Participate or lead validation efforts and design reviews as required
Support sustaining engineering activities including troubleshooting production issues, resolving obsolescence, and implementing design changes
Own and execute smaller projects or subsystems of limited complexity, typically managing up to two projects simultaneously
Work closely with all engineering groups, support teams, and manufacturing, to assure accurate integration and on time completion of options, modifications and new designs
Ability to learn and apply knowledge from all disciplines of engineering (mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, and software) to the design and control of complex systems
Provide assembly and test assistance and troubleshooting efforts as required to maintain production and delivery schedules
Monitors assigned project status and reports progress and obstacles to management as required to complete tasks on schedule and within budget
Evaluate and integrate replacement components, including wiring, pinouts, interfaces, and adapters
Perform manufacturing and test duties for extended periods of time as required by business needs or training purposes. FAST Response participation will be required
Communicate technical information clearly to internal teams and suppliers
Exercise sound engineering judgment when evaluating options and solving problems
Provide limited guidance or mentorship to entry-level engineers or technicians when appropriate
Regular attendance is required

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringControl Systems DesignLow-voltage DC SystemsCAN CommunicationCodesys ProgrammingTroubleshooting SkillsProject ManagementTeam CollaborationMentorship

Required

Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering – Electrical Engineering preferred. Others considered with strong experience
Three (3) or more years of related engineering experience
Hands-on experience designing or supporting electrical control systems
Experience working with low-voltage DC systems (12V or 24V)
Understanding of controllers, inputs and outputs, digital signals, and PWM signal modulation
Experience with CAN communication or similar vehicle communication protocols
Ability to troubleshoot control systems through documentation review and on-equipment testing

Preferred

Experience supporting sustaining engineering or production environments
Experience with Codesys or similar PLC / control software platforms
Experience with mobile equipment electrical hardware and software design
Exposure to electrified or hybrid vehicle systems
Experience replacing obsolete components and supporting integration of new hardware into existing platforms
Familiarity with battery technologies used in vehicle systems
Experience collaborating closely with Mechanical Engineering and Hydraulic Engineering on system integration

Company

Oshkosh Corporation

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H1B Sponsorship

Oshkosh Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)
2024 (3)
2022 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1985-10-11IPO

Leadership Team

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Wilson R. Jones
Retired Chief Executive Officer
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Ignacio A. Cortina
EVP, General Counsel & Secretary
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